About this video

Michael K. Deaver receives an honorary doctorate degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquín. An encomium is read by Luis Fernando Samayoa, in which he shares a brief biography of Deaver, as well as a list of his accomplishments and political relevance. Furthermore, the honoree offers an acceptance speech in which he delivers a positive message about the importance of knowing who you are and being true to yourself. He compares Universidad Francisco Marroquín to a shining city by the hill and shares a personal anecdote of his time spent with President Ronald Reagan.

Michael K. Deaver

Michael K. Deaver (1938–2007) was vicepresident of Edelman Worldwide from 1995 up until his death in August 2007. He worked as Ronald Reagan's assistant when he was California's Governor and when he came to the presidency. He was a professional communicator that appeared on television programs, commenting on political affairs; and author of A Different Drummer: My Thirty Years with Ronald Reagan; Why I am a Reagan Conservative and Nancy: A Portrait of My Years with Nancy Reagan.